x2 Support Workers – 03/Dundonald/MK 13/04/2026 Dundonald, South Ayrshire

Healthcare & Medical
Scotland
May 16, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Support Workers

2 Support Worker/Driver required. Hours and sleepovers are scheduled in a 4 week period: 3 24 hour shifts per 4 week period on a working rota (days will change). You will also be requested to cover for staff holidays and sickness. Additionally, 4 24 hour shifts per 4 week period are available.

Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour for all hours worked.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience or training in working with young adults with extra support needs (desirable but not essential).
  • Driver with a clean driving licence (essential).
  • Flexibility to be part of a good working team.
  • Successful applicants will be required to undergo the New PVG Disclosure; the employer will pay the fee. If you leave within the 6 month probationary period, the cost may be recouped from wages.
  • Car insurance (including business insurance) may be required if using own car.

Responsibilities

The young man is 28; has extra support needs; may use a wheelchair; lives in his own tenancy in Dundonald with a Support Team. Confidentiality and respect for his privacy and daily routine is paramount. Tasks will vary according to his needs.

Personal Tasks

  • Assistance/reminding to take medication.
  • Help with showering, bathing, drying himself.
  • Assistance using the toilet (may include changing pads).
  • Assistance with eating and drinking, including cutting up food. The young man has a soft diet and may need some foods liquidised.

Personal Appearance

  • Assistance with shaving, dressing, oral hygiene, foot care, drying, and hair styling.

Household Tasks

  • Cooking and preparing meals, sandwiches, and drinks.
  • Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy; mopping floors.
  • Household cleaning, including bathroom and bedroom.
  • Laundry and ironing.
  • Changing bedding and bedding in the staff room.
  • Dusting and hoovering.

General Tasks

  • Assisting with local shopping.
  • Reporting faults with equipment to family.
  • Light household maintenance, e.g., changing light bulbs, using appropriate equipment such as ladders.

Social Activities / Outings

  • Assisting with cinema, theatre, swimming.
  • Going to clubs, e.g., Disco Monday night or Wednesday various clubs.
  • Assisting with appointments, going to shops.
  • Meeting friends/family.
  • Assisting with leisure activities, going out in the evenings, short walks.

Driving

  • Driver must have a full clean driving licence.
  • May be required to accompany the young man on holiday (paid).

Benefits and Terms

Wages are paid every 4 weeks in arrears by BACS transfer.

There are 5.6 weeks paid annual leave attached to this post.

Annual leave is discussed at interview.

There is a 6 month probationary period. A 1 week notice within this period if things are not working out.

This job description reflects the young man’s needs and may change in the future accordingly.

Location

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